“Jizz Hornkamp, introduced at the interval, broke the deadlock with a right-footed finish from very close range after AZ had bombarded Fortuna with corners and pressure in the preceding minutes.”
Pivotal“Hornkamp completed his brace in stoppage time, finishing off a Fortuna side that had battled hard numerically but had nothing left to offer, sealing a comfortable 2-0 victory for AZ.”
Fortuna Sittard
AZ Alkmaar
Outstanding performance
AZ Alkmaar•AttackerAZ made light work of a Fortuna Sittard side reduced to ten men inside five minutes, as Ole Romeny's early dismissal set the tone for a thoroughly one-sided afternoon. The statistics tell the full story: AZ enjoyed 72% possession, registered 26 shots to Fortuna's four, and created five big chances against just one from the hosts. Despite that dominance, the breakthrough only came in the second half through substitute Jizz Hornkamp, who tucked home from close range at 58' after sustained pressure that included a flurry of corners — the visitors earned 15 in total. Hornkamp then wrapped up the result in stoppage time to give the scoreline a flattering sense of tidiness. Fortuna's goalkeeper — who made nine saves — and sheer defensive resolve kept the deficit respectable, but with their league position already precarious heading into the fixture, this defeat deepens their early-season concerns. For AZ, now building title-race credentials, it was efficient rather than spectacular, with Calvin Stengs and Mohamed Ihattaren also introduced off the bench as Huistra's side managed minutes with one eye on their schedule.
How entertaining was this match?
Calvin Stengs from AZ hits the left post with a left-footed shot from the right side of the box, assisted by Elijah Dijkstra.
Goal! AZ takes the lead 1-0 against Fortuna Sittard with a right-footed shot from very close range by Jizz Hornkamp.
AZ win a corner after Lequincio Zeefuik concedes.
Elijah Dijkstra's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Kees Smit provided the assist.
AZ wins a corner after Nick de Groot concedes.
AZ wins a corner after Justin Hubner concedes.
AZ win a corner after Philip Brittijn concedes.
AZ win a corner after Ivo Pinto concedes.
Lequincio Zeefuik from Fortuna Sittard commits a foul.
Elijah Dijkstra from AZ is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Shiloh 't Zand from Fortuna Sittard wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Kees Smit from AZ commits a foul.
Attempt saved. Jizz Hornkamp from AZ has a right-footed shot from very close range, but Mattijs Branderhorst from Fortuna Sittard saves it in the center of the goal.
Foul committed by Jizz Hornkamp of AZ.
Mattijs Branderhorst from Fortuna Sittard is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for Fortuna Sittard: Ivo Pinto comes on for Anthony Descotte.
Substitution for AZ: Jizz Hornkamp comes on for Dave Kwakman.
The second half begins with the score at Fortuna Sittard 0, AZ 0.
Substitution for AZ: Calvin Stengs comes on for Weslley Patati.
The first half ends with Fortuna Sittard and AZ tied at 0-0.
The first half ends with Fortuna Sittard and AZ tied at 0-0.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 2 minutes of added time.
Édouard Michut from Fortuna Sittard wins a free kick on the left wing.
Elijah Dijkstra from AZ commits a foul.
Attempt saved. Ro-Zangelo Daal from AZ has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the top right corner by Mattijs Branderhorst of Fortuna Sittard. The assist comes from Peer Koopmeiners.
AZ win a corner after Mattijs Branderhorst concedes.
Attempt saved. Mattijs Branderhorst (Fortuna Sittard) saves a right-footed shot from outside the box by Peer Koopmeiners (AZ) in the bottom left corner.
Foul committed by Shiloh 't Zand of Fortuna Sittard.
Mateo Chávez from AZ wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Lequincio Zeefuik of Fortuna Sittard.
Mexx Meerdink from AZ is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
AZ win a corner after Siebe Wylin concedes.
Lequincio Zeefuik from Fortuna Sittard wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Lewis Schouten of AZ.
Attempt saved. Mexx Meerdink from AZ has his right-footed shot from the center of the box saved.
Attempt missed. Mexx Meerdink from AZ shoots with his left foot from the center of the box but sends it high and wide to the left. The chance was set up by Weslley Patati, who provided a cross after a corner.
Attempt saved. Peer Koopmeiners from AZ has a right-footed shot from outside the box that is saved in the top center of the goal. Ro-Zangelo Daal provided the assist.
Corner awarded to AZ after a concession by Mattijs Branderhorst.
Édouard Michut from Fortuna Sittard wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Kees Smit from AZ commits a foul.
Lequincio Zeefuik from Fortuna Sittard wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Peer Koopmeiners of AZ.
Attempt missed. Weslley Patati from AZ has a left-footed shot from the right side of the box.
AZ have been awarded a corner after a concession by Shiloh 't Zand.
Elijah Dijkstra's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Dave Kwakman.
AZ wins a corner after Édouard Michut concedes.
Dave Kwakman from AZ is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
AZ win a corner after Syb van Ottele concedes.
Lequincio Zeefuik from Fortuna Sittard commits a foul.
Attempt missed. Peer Koopmeiners from AZ has a right-footed shot from the center of the box that goes high and wide to the right. Weslley Patati provided the assist with a cross following a corner.
AZ wins a corner after Nick de Groot concedes.
Philip Brittijn from Fortuna Sittard wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Mexx Meerdink of AZ.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Mateo Chávez from AZ.
Ole RomenyRed CardOle Romeny from Fortuna Sittard receives a red card.
Mateo Chávez from AZ is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Ole Romeny of Fortuna Sittard.
Lequincio Zeefuik from Fortuna Sittard commits a foul.
Lewis Schouten from AZ is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Kick-off! The referee is Serdar Gozubuyuk.
Fortuna Sittard have impressed early in the 2026-27 Eredivisie season, picking up 4 points including a gutsy draw at PSV, but now face a sterner test against a perfect-start AZ side sitting top of the table. With Mohamed Ihattaren pulling strings for the hosts and AZ boasting genuine attacking firepower, this promises to be an entertaining Saturday afternoon clash at the Fortuna Sittard Stadion.
